Article Link After weeks of a mysterious absence of Tanzanians president John Magufuli, Vice President Samia Hassan finally announced his death to the public. She told the public late Wednesday night that he died from a heart condition that he apparently suffered through for 10 years. The country is currently in a 14-day mourning period, with all flags being flown… Read more »
Article Link Tanzania received their first shipment of Madagascar’s herbal drink that they claim “cures” COVID-19. The World Health Organization has openly advised warnings against using this drink, because it has not been proven to actually cure or prevent COVID-19 by a reliable source. Madagascar calls this drink “Covid-Organic” which is derived from artemisia – a plant with proven efficacy… Read more »
Article Link John Magufuli, the current president of Tanzania, whereabouts are currently unknown to the public. He has not been seen in public for over two weeks. This has caused rumors to spread throughout the country, stirring arguments and concern among citizens. Responding to this matter, vice president Samia Hassan assures that the country is safe, and asks Tanzanians to… Read more »
Article Link The Ethiopian-planned dam in the Nile river has created disputes between countries that depend on the water from the Nile. Ethiopia and the DR Congo in particular are in an ongoing dispute over the dam. Ethiopia sees the dam as a vital key in their electricity production, which in turn will create better economical development. Both Egypt and… Read more »
Article Link The UK mining giant, Vedanta, is compensating local Zambian villagers due to claims of hazardous pollution that occurred back in 2015. The Nchanga Copper mine had spread toxic and harmful pollutants into the waterways that greatly affected the farmlands and health of local villagers. The communities of Hippo Pool, Kakosa, Shimulala and Hellen said that the Mushishima stream… Read more »
Article Link Monday afternoon, March 1st, eight police officers were arrested for supposedly torturing and killing a suspect that they had in custody for an unregistered firearm. During questioning, the suspect fell under seizure and unfortunately passed away. These police officers were a part of the Soweto Crime Intelligence Gathering Unit. After the incident, the officers took the remaining suspects… Read more »
Article Link On January 30, a killing ensued by security forces of at least 10 unarmed protesters on during a protest organized by the Lunda Tchokwe Protectorate Movement in Lunda Norte province. A call for a through investigation is in place. According to Four witnesses, Angolan security forces indiscriminately fired at protesters who had peacefully gathered to demand better public… Read more »
Article Link The DA, or the political party of the Democratic Alliance, wants president Cyril Ramaphosa to account for cadre deployment and the role he played in state capture while he was deputy. State capture is a type of corruption where there are private interests that significantly influence a state’s decision making. The ANC says that Ramaphosa can end state… Read more »
Article Link At least 46 civilians were killed in a raid that is suspected to be behind the Allied Democratic Forces, or the ADF. All victims are reported to be from the pygmy ethnic group, which are known for being from parts of equatorial Africa and parts of Southeast Asia, and being of short stature. The ADF is believed to… Read more »